At my age one gets very aware of the fragility of life. As I go in for surgery on Monday my doctors words will echo, “I would be happier if you were 20 years younger”…. well so would I! Less arthritis, better breathing, etc.!

If I should die tomorrow
Birds still sing their songs
Eagles still take flight
And frogs croak all night long

If I should die tomorrow
The sun will still shine down
The moon will fill the dark night sky
And rain will hit the ground

If I should die tomorrow
The world continues on
The mountains rise, the rivers run
And only I am gone

If I should die tomorrow
 My souls at peace, the world will turn
As nature works her charm
No matter what mankind may do
Nature heals the harm

I have been reassured by many that everything will be fine, and they are probably right. Non life threatening condition, no probable lasting effects, with age being the only real variable. Nevertheless, with the world falling apart around us my mind has been a chaotic kaleidoscope of thoughts, and the idea of darkness and death has been always in the background... not mine: the war torn civilians, children with measles, women with miscarriages, planes crashing for lack of personnel, a possible new pandemic, and on and on. I hope to be around long enough to see some rays of sunshine for our populace, but am pragmatic enough to realize when an individual may be on borrowed time. By the 80s you could say it might happen any day, so find peace with that idea and move forward until you can't.  Find joy until you sleep. Love who or what is important in your life. Let occasional anger be forgotten, times of sorrow be accepted and moved to the past, and cherish the wonder and magical moments that you may feel. Remember, "if life were only moments, we'd never know we had one."
 Love to all, will see you tomorrow!